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South Carolina State Dept. of Education, Columbia. – 1986
In compliance with Section 59-31-10 of the 1976 School Laws of South Carolina, this document provides a bibliography of standard lists that media specialists, teachers, and administrators may use as a guide for reviewing and selecting instructional materials for elementary and secondary public school library media centers. Sources of selection…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Material Selection, Library Policy
Peer reviewedHunter, Darlene – Catholic Library World, 1982
Argues that students should have the same guarantees to freedom as adults in having access to media. A checklist for survival against censorship is included, as well as guidelines for writing a materials selection policy. (LLS)
Descriptors: Censorship, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Material Selection
Vita, Susan – School Library Media Quarterly, 1985
Describes Cataloging in Publication (CIP), a cooperative program begun in 1971, whose partners are the Library of Congress (LC) and approximately 2,000 U.S. publishers. Why publishers participate and use of program by school libraries are discussed. Questionnaire for school librarians concerning provision of CIP cataloging for microcomputer…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Software, Information Services, Learning Resources Centers
Maryland State Dept. of Education, Baltimore. – 1988
This annotated bibliography of library media collection selection sources includes: (1) an annotated bibliography of selection sources; (2) a list of selection tools (in both book and periodical form) for elementary, middle, and secondary schools; (3) a list of bibliographies in specialized subject areas (art; career planning; computers; early…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Collection Development
Sherman, Gail; Knox, Diane – School Library Journal, 1981
It is suggested that, in order to be prepared for efforts at censorship, private school libraries should establish a written selection policy, prepare a request for reconsideration of library materials form, set up a materials review committee, and keep up to date on intellectual freedom issues. (CHC)
Descriptors: Censorship, Learning Resources Centers, Library Administration, Library Material Selection
Oklahoma State Dept. of Education. Library Media Section. – 1991
This report is intended for use as a selection aid covering newly published materials from selected publishers. Reviews are prepared by school library media specialists in Oklahoma. Each entry provides the recommended grade and interest levels, as well as a rating. Also included for each book is a brief story synopsis. Reviews for fiction books…
Descriptors: Biographies, Book Reviews, Elementary Secondary Education, Fiction
Dorrell, Larry D. – School Library Journal, 1987
Reports the results of a survey which examined the availability and use of comic books in school libraries and the attitudes of librarians, teachers, and administrators toward such materials. A selected bibliography of articles that discuss the use of comic books as instructional materials is provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Comics (Publications), Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
Lynn, Barbara A. – School Library Journal, 1987
Discusses the popularity of prebound paperback books in secondary school libraries based on a survey of librarians in four states. Highlights include cost considerations, appeal, durability, selection, services, catalogs, and premiums. (EM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Learning Resources Centers, Library Material Selection
Taylor, Carol – Book Report, 1985
Reports on three companies that offer "on approval" books to school libraries; i.e., companies send books to be reviewed, simplify paperwork, and offer low prices and free shipping. Sales procedures, company addresses, and telephone numbers of Garrett Book Company, National Library Service, and Ollis Book Corporation are noted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Collection Development, Library Material Selection
Roberts, Jack E.; And Others – 1986
A needs assessment survey conducted by the St. Lucie County, Florida, School District Media Center staff in June 1986 indicated that upgrading the district film library was a high priority. The decision was made to concentrate on half-inch VHS videotapes in the areas of language arts and science. The major steps in the process of identifying,…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Material Evaluation, Language Arts, Learning Resources Centers
Manning, Pat; Newman, Alan R. – School Library Journal, 1986
Discusses the problem of serious dangers in current and backlist chemistry experiment books. Discarding of older books and careful evaluation of the dangers inherent in newer books are recommended. Safe alternatives are suggested, including some criteria for evaluating dangers, and a safer approach used by a current author. (EM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers
Hurt, Jeffry A. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1991
Identifies four common variables in picture preferences of elementary school-aged children: (1) relationship between text and picture; (2) degree of realism; (3) use of color; and (4) amount of complexity. Selection of picture books based on these preferences is discussed, and criteria to help develop standards for selection are suggested. (12…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Color, Elementary Education, Learning Resources Centers
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. Div. of Instructional Services. – 1991
This document focuses on intellectual freedom as it relates to school library media centers and instructional materials. Its purpose is to help school districts develop and adopt necessary policies that will build a solid foundation for intellectual freedom as part of the school climate, devise procedures that should be followed when an expression…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Censorship, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
Kravitz, Nancy – 2002
This book discusses censorship as it affects schools and school library media centers. Chapter 1 is an introduction. Chapter 2 describes who and why some people and organizations object so strongly to some school materials, as well as those organizations that support intellectual freedom. Chapter 3 provides a historical perspective on censorship…
Descriptors: Censorship, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Intellectual Freedom
Berglund, Patricia – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1985
Describes services of Educational Products Information Exchange Institute, a nonprofit organization operating on the campus of Teachers College at Columbia University (New York City) that provides comprehensive assessment tools for educators. Included are software reviews based on detailed analysis, an educational television series on computers,…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Educational Media, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Services
